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French Basque Country and Northern Spain Excursions
French Basque Country and Northern Spain
Included Tour Excursions
(All Excursions are subject to change at the Drivers Discretion)
Biarritz
Join us on a trip to one of Europe's most beautiful and stylish cities. Home to the impressive Hotel Du Palais, formerly the the summer mansion of Napoleon III and Empress Eugenia, the impressive outcrop Rocher de la Vierge, which offers views northwards of the Landes coastline and, far to the south, our next destination, the mountains of the Spanish Basque Country and the striking Musee de la Mer (entrance not included), which houses a fine collection of Seals, Sharks and other sea creatures along with an indepth history of the local area and its relationship with the sea, Biarritz is a city not to be missed!
La Petit Train de la Rhune
La Petit Train de la Rhune is a cogwheel railway (One of only 3 in France) which climbs to the 905m summit of La Rhune Mountain.
From there, you will be treated to a stunning view that stretches from the peaks of the Pyrenees to the Atlantic Coast.
The Picos Mountains, Potes and the Fuente Dé Cable Car
The Picos de Europa is a compact range of limestone mountains, no more than 30 miles long and 15 miles wide, not far from Spain's northern coast which is home to stunning views, beautiful flora and fauna, impressive canyons and gorges including the famous Garganta de Cares, a gorge that is over 1 mile deep at points and 10 miles long and piquant blue cheeses, such as Queso de Cabrales, which are traditionally matured in the local caves, some of which can stretch over a mile below the surface.
Within the mountain range is the small town of Potes which is well supplied with shops bars and restaurants, perfect for a lunch stop.
Within 28km from Potes is the cable car of Fuente Dé, which holds the record for the largest unsuported Cable Car in the world, with its hair raising 800m climb up a sheer rock face to the summit at 1847m. From the Mirador del Cable station at the top, you are treated to a truely breath taking view of the Picos de Europa.
Parque de Cabárceno
The Cabárceno Wildlife Park is a spectacular paradise for fauna where hundreds of animals from all over the world live in semi-freedom.
Located in the lands of an old Iron mine, Cabárceno houses animals in danger of extinction that you can observe in a way that is unique in the whole of Europe. A host of wildlife from far-off countries can be seen including Tigers, Bears, Lions, Jaguars, Elephants, Rhinos, Giraffes, Buffalos and many more.
Santillana Del Mar
Medieval Village
Santillana del Mar is a historic town, whose medieval charms are sure to delight. With the majority of the buildings in Santillana being built between the XIV and the XVIII century, its not suprising that Santillana has been called a 'living museum.
Castro Urdiales
Fishing Village
Castro Urdiales is a scenic seaport, whose pituresque harbour, Medieval Castle and Church and popular well kept beaches give us ample reason to visit.
